Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-12
vruveiIiup OF the Garfield Statue.

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dwelling of the Garfield Statue.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 12.-The sec.
ond day of the reunion of the Society Of the
Army of the Cumberland was perfect
specimen OF Washington spring weather.
The sky was cloudless, the temperature de-
lightful and light breeze tempered the
suns rays just enough to make an ideal day
for open air ceremonies. AT an early hour
in the morning small detachments of regu
lar troops, militia and other organizations
that were to participate in the parade took
possession of the streets. The music OF
brass bands was heard in every quarter. AT
noon the executive departments were closed
and added their quota TO the throngs on the
sidewalks At the business meeting this
morning of the society Col. Henry Stone, of
Boston, was selected as the orator and Col.
Wm. McMichael, of New York, as alternate
OF the next reunion. Chicago was selected
as the place and Chickamauga week in Sep
TENDER, 1888 as the time for holding the
next reunion. The present officers of the
society were re elected for the coming year.
Long before 1870 o'clock, the hour fixed
for the starting of the procession, all was
hustle in The neighborhood of the Arlington
Hotel, and large number ofspectators had
arrived TO secure good positions from which
TO view the formation of the parade. As
the time for starting approached the differ
emit bodies which were 10 form the process
sion began to arrive and take position on
the streets previously designated for The va
rious organizations. Promptly at 1850
o'clock Geu. Baird chief marshal of the pa.
rade. gave the signal for marching and the
procession started. A platoon of mounted
police led the way, followed by Gen. Baird
and his aides, who preceded a carriage in
which were seated Gems Sherman, Sheridan
and Rosecrans, three of the four living COM
manders Of The Army OF the Cumberland,
Gen. Buell., the remaining commander, be-
ing unable to be present. Then followed
the frs: division, The grand stand was
profusely draped with bunting and the
speaking stand was ornamented with grace
full palms and polted plants while tat
tered battle flag hung from its staff at either
corner. A pair OF comfortable arm
chairs placed in the centre of
the stand were reserved for the
President and Mrs. Cleveland. Secre-
tary Bayard and Attorney General
Garland were among The early arrivals, and
were seated to the left of Mrs. Cleveland.
The head Of the procession made its ap-
pearance about | o'clock, followed by Pres
ident Cleveland, escorted by Gen Anderson.
and Secretary aud Mrs. FaiIchld, Col. and
Mrs. Lamont. Postmaster General Villas and
Secretary Lamar. Mrs. Cleveland came &C.
companied by Mrs. Folsom. Miss Bayard
and Miss Welsh just after one o'clock, and
took her seat beside the Presidents chair.
AT ten minutes past one o'clock Marshal
Wilson arose on the stand, and in speech
announced the object Of the assemblage
The exercises were then opened with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Giesy. The Marine band, sur
rounding the monument, struck up the Star
Spangled Banner, and amid the clapping of
hands the American flag enveloping the
statue was dropped and the great
bronze image stood exposed to the
rays of the midday sun. national salute
was then fred by battery of artillery.
Gen. Sherman then introduced the orator of
the day, Gen. Keller, who, on the part of
the monument committee delivered an ad. |
dress transferring the statue to Gen. Sheri-
dan. At its conclusion Gen. Sheridan, in
behalf Of the society, transferred the statue
10 the President of the United States in
some fitting remarks. The President, who
arose as Gen. Sheridan began speak
ing, then began his address, accepting
the statue as gift TO the nation.
The President, in his address, spoke of
Mr.. Garfield as distinguished citizen pos.
sessing all the attributes which challenge
in American Misunderstanding
tenderness in every domestic relation,
bravery on the field of battle, fame and dis
linction in The halls of legislation, and the
highest honor and dignity in the Chief Mag
l=tracy of the nation.
Florida SenatOrship.